Linda Jett Simpson, 67-year-old resident of Louisville, KY died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 peacefully at home with both of her daughters by her side. She was born in August of 1956, in Louisville, KY to Archie and Ressie Purvis. She was raised in Louisville where she worked, married, raised her children, and took care of her grandchildren. Linda was a superb baker and grandmother, better known as memaw.
Linda was a very hard worker making Girl Scout Cookies most of her life. She spent her free time with her grandsons, baking cakes, spending time with family and her beloved pets. Linda especially enjoyed her time spent outdoors in the country and at the lake.
Linda is preceded in death by her father and mother, Archie and Ressie, brothers John and Jerry, and son Kevin.
She is survived by:
• Her daughter Theresa Pearson and husband Mike, and their son Joey of Louisville, KY.
• Her daughter Jennifer Wisner and husband Josh and their sons Jayce of Louisville, KY and Josh Jr. of Ft. Bragg, NC
• Her sister Barbara Willett and husband Jimmy of Louisville, KY.
• Her sister Wanda Hunter of Louisville, KY.
• Her brother Phillip Purvis and wife Cindy of Lewisville, TX.
• Lots of nieces, nephews, and cousins, and some aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 11am - 1pm at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services, 10907 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272. Service will be at 1pm with a burial to follow at Bethany Cemetery. In memory of Linda, contributions can be made to the ASPCA or St. Jude Children's.
John 14: 1-3
Let not your heart be troubled; In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
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